The Enthalpy Change When a Strong Acid Is Neutralized by Strong

question 41

Multiple Choice

The enthalpy change when a strong acid is neutralized by strong base is -56.1 kJ/mol. If 135 mL of 0.450 M HI at 23.15 ^$\circ$ C is mixed with 145 mL of 0.500 M NaOH, also at 23.15 ^$\circ$ C, what is the maximum temperature reached by the resulting solution (Assume that there is no heat loss to the container, that the specific heat of the final solution is 4.18 J/g· ^$\circ$ C, and that the density of the final solution is that of water.)

• A) 20.24^\(\circ\)C
• B) 26.06^\(\circ\)C
• C) 29.19^\(\circ\)C
• D) 32.35^\(\circ\)C
• E) 36.57^\(\circ\)C

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